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Acts 5:41
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And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
About Acts 5:41
Acts 5:41 is one of the Bible's foundational texts on Persecution of Christians in the Bible and Suffering for Christ in the Bible. Found in the history of Acts, this New Testament passage has guided believers through every season of life.
Related Verses
- Matthew 5:10
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
- Matthew 5:11
“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.”
- John 15:20
“Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.”
- 2 Timothy 3:12
“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”
- 1 Peter 4:12
“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:”
How to Apply Acts 5:41
Meditate on Acts 5:41 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of Persecution of Christians in the Bible applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.